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  • John Collins

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    A classic and refreshing highball

    John Collins

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    The John Collins is a timeless cocktail closely related to the Gin Fizz, but served as a highball. It combines gin, lemon juice, syrup and soda water, resulting in a light, refreshing and bubbly drink. The drink's name is believed to come from a bartender at Limmer's Hotel in London in the 19th century. The John Collins is a perfect drink for hot summer days and a great introduction to the highball category.

    • Type of drink: Cocktails Highballs
    • Metod: Drinks made with barley
    • Origin: European drinks

    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 45 ml gin
    • 30 ml fresh lemon juice
    • 15 ml syrup
    • 60 ml soda water
    • Ice cubes
    • A lemon slice and cherries for garnish

    Instructions

    1. Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
    2. Pour in the gin, lemon juice and sugar syrup.
    3. Top with soda water and stir gently to mix.
    4. Garnish with a lemon slice and a cherry.

    Pro tips

    • Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for best flavor.
    • Adjust the amount of syrup according to how sweet you want the drink to be.
    • Serve well chilled to enhance the refreshing character of the drink.

  • Aviation

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    An elegant and floral cocktail

    Aviation

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    Aviation is a classic cocktail created in the early 20th century and made particularly famous by 'Recipes for Mixed Drinks' by Hugo Ensslin in 1916. The drink is a tribute to the rise of aviation and has a unique blue-purple hue, which comes from the unusual ingredient crème de violette. The combination of gin, maraschino liqueur, fresh lemon juice and crème de violette gives a distinctive floral and tart flavor profile. Aviation is an elegant and sophisticated cocktail that has become a favorite among connoisseurs and a symbol of the early days of mixology.

    • Type of drink: Cocktails Sour drinks
    • Metod: Shaken cocktails
    • Origin: European drinks

    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 45 ml gin
    • 15 ml maraschino liqueur
    • 15 ml fresh lemon juice
    • 10 ml crème de violette (optional)
    • Ice cubes
    • A cherry for garnish

    Instructions

    1. Choose a chilled cocktail glass for serving.
    2. Fill a shaker with ice cubes, gin, maraschino liqueur, lemon juice and crème de violette.
    3. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
    4. Strain the drink into the chilled glass.
    5. Garnish with a cherry.

    Pro tips

    • Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for best flavor.
    • If you don't have crème de violette, the drink can be made without, but you will lose the characteristic color.
    • Serve well chilled to bring out the floral notes.